After ransomware gangs extorted a record-breaking US$1.25 billion in 2023, and the value stolen in the first half of 2024 …
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RSA Conference 2017 boosts regional cybersecurity agenda
RSA Conference, in conjunction with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), has successfully concluded this year’s Conference with over 1100 attendees from around the world.0 3258
Cisco executive examines the 35 year evolution of ransomware
Fady Younes, Managing Director for Cybersecurity at Cisco Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS, takes a look at the …
35 years of ransomware: Evolution and lessons
As ransomware marks 35 years since its inception, Fady Younes reflects on its evolution—from the first primitive attacks to the complex global threats we see today. The piece also highlights key lessons learned and strategies to prepare for the future, especially in light of cybersecurity trends in the UAE.
Veeam’s global executives share their tech predictions for 2025
Veeam’s senior global and regional executives share their views on next year’s top technology trends in the Data Resilience space, …
“Organisations need to adopt an ‘identity-first’ approach to security” Lothar Renner, Cisco
CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Lothar Renner, Managing Director, Security Sales and Engineering at Cisco EMEA, ahead of their …
“It is encouraging to see criminal activity becoming an ever-shrinking share of the crypto ecosystem” – Eric Jardine, Chainalysis
New research by Chainalysis, the blockchain data company, has shown that while the year to date (YTD) flow of crypto …
Pure Storage arming enterprises with new services in the ongoing fight against ransomware
Pure Storage, the IT pioneer that delivers the world’s most advanced data storage technology and services, has announced three new …
Ransomware continues to cause mayhem as victims are unable to recover 43% of affected data
Results of the Veeam 2024 Ransomware Trends Report find that cyberattacks not only impact organisations but have a negative human impact, as 45% of individuals cite increased workloads and 40% experience heightened stress levels post-attack.
Interview: AI-Powered Security
Anita Joseph, Editor, CPI Media Group caught up with Ahmad Halabi, Managing Director at Resecurity, to find out how the …
Senior Instructor at SANS Institute says EDR is not enough amidst complexity of the threat landscape
Kevin Ripa, Senior Instructor at SANS Institute, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker at GISEC 2024, in which he says …